Leaders of the Pack: What Olympians Will Bring to London

On your mark, get set. . . go! In just three days, the opening ceremony kicks off the thirtieth Olympic Games, and if they’re not already there, athletes from around the globe will be shipping out to London for the races, contests, and games they’ve prepared for their entire lives. So what does one pack when she’s heading to the greatest demonstration of athletic prowess in the world? We asked four top contenders—Hope Solo, Misty May-Treanor, Marlen Esparza, and Carmelita Jeter—to tell us what’s in their bags as they head across the pond.

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Says the U.S. women’s soccer team goalkeeper: “First and foremost, my motto is ‘Look good, feel good, play good.’ When I go to London, I want to feel my best in every way—whether it’s in my uniform or off the field. Millions of viewers will be watching the games, so I want to look my best. I’ll absolutely need sunblock, and I love Cotz 40 SPF. I’ll also bring rosebud salve for lip balm.”

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“I always carry a pen and paper because you never know what’s going to happen, and with so many things going on pre-Olympics, I don’t want to forget anything. I’m a list person so if there’s an idea I like, or something funny happens, I’ve got to jot it down,” says the U.S. women’s beach volleyball player.

“I take Gatorade pre-performance chews or formula 30 minutes before I step out on the court because they have vitamin B2 and carbohydrates—great for energy. When I’m coming off the court, I need a drink with protein in it so I drink the Gatorade recovery beverage. I need to be ready for the next day, the next match.”

“Now that the iPad’s out, there’s much less bulk when I travel. It’s great for movies, but lately I’ve been downloading a lot of series because when I’m on the go, in training and competition, I miss a lot of television shows back home.”